Current Noncompliance TX

City of Hackberry

EPA ID: TX0610091 ยท 2,979 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Hackberry (TX0610091): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: City of Hackberry, 4 open violations, 2,979 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,979
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$607K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Hackberry Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$171,640
Median Household Income
50,292
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
6%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hackberry serves a community with a median household income of $171,640 and an estimated 50,292 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Hackberry's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Hackberry compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Hackberry (EPA ID: TX0610091) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,979 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75033 in Frisco.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 6, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Hackberry (TX0610091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hackberry water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Hackberry serve?

City of Hackberry serves approximately 2,979 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Hackberry get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
112
Detections
9
Latest sample
10/15/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3.5 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Hackberry's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Hackberry serve?
City of Hackberry serves approximately 2,979 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Hackberry's water source?
City of Hackberry draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Hackberry's service area?
The City of Hackberry service area has a median household income of $171,640. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Hackberry get its water?
City of Hackberry's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Hackberry (TX): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0610091/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{City of Hackberry (TX): 7 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0610091/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Hackberry (EPA ID: TX0610091) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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